Workspace repository overview
Add a root folder and let FinderGit recursively identify Git repositories, then view branch, clean or dirty state, unpushed work, changed files, stars, size, and dates in a sortable table.
FinderGit
FinderGit is a native macOS file browser that shows Git status, branches, changes, and diffs across multiple repositories, while also supporting common Git actions. It is designed for developers who want a workspace-level view and everyday repository management without constant app or terminal switching.
Git-aware file browsing for macOS
FinderGit is a native macOS file browser with Git intelligence for people who work across multiple repositories. Instead of showing project folders without context, it presents branch, clean or dirty state, changed files, unpushed work, repository size, and other status information in one workspace view.
The app combines file navigation with day-to-day Git actions. Users can inspect inline diffs, stage changes, commit, push, pull, fetch, stash, and manage branches without switching to a terminal or separate Git client. It also adds repository maintenance, trust checks, Quick Look previews, optional GitHub data, and an AI-assisted commit-message workflow.
Key features
Diff review
Select a modified file for a colored, line-numbered inline diff with one-click staging. When Kaleidoscope is installed, its committed-versus-working-copy comparison can be opened directly, including for binary files.
Git operations
Stage or unstage files, discard changes, commit, push, pull, fetch, and stash from the app. Branch tools cover creation, renaming, merging, rebasing, deletion, worktrees, tags, and releases.
Repository and account dashboards
Use the Overview and Detail Panel to inspect repository counts, disk usage, issues, pull requests, fork information, and other available forge metadata. GitHub users can also view account statistics and contribution activity.
AI commit messages
Generate a commit message from a staged diff without an API key through FinderGit's default service. The feature supports Conventional Commits, optional emoji, tone and length presets, bullet-list bodies, and custom instructions; the diff is not stored by the default service.
File inspection and maintenance
Preview code, Markdown, images, PDFs, and media with Quick Look; identify repository hooks and other auto-run configuration with Repo Trust; and find reclaimable node_modules, build output, and caches with cleanup tools.
Practical use cases
Scan a multi-repository workspace
Add a development root such as a projects folder and scan its repositories to identify which ones are clean, changed, or ahead of their remotes before deciding where to work.
Handle a focused change
Open a repository, review modified files in the inline diff, stage selected changes, generate or edit a commit message, and commit or push without moving between a file manager, terminal, and Git client.
Manage branches and divergent work
Use the branch menu and repository actions to create or switch branches, reconcile divergent work with merge or rebase, and inspect conflicted files when an operation stops for resolution.
Maintain local project storage
Review repository size and locate rebuildable dependencies, build output, and caches when a development folder is consuming unnecessary disk space.
Check repository risk and forge activity
Before opening an unfamiliar repository, inspect its hooks and other auto-run configuration with Repo Trust, while using the dashboard to monitor GitHub stars, issues, pull requests, or fork status where supported.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Shows the state of multiple repositories in one sortable workspace view.
- Supports common Git actions, branch management, diffs, and conflict resolution within the file browser.
- Native universal macOS app for Apple Silicon and Intel, with Quick Look, keyboard shortcuts, and context menus.
- Includes repository trust scanning and maintenance tools alongside normal file browsing.
- Currently free, with no GitHub connection required for core local Git workflows.
Cons
- Requires macOS 15 (Sequoia) or later and is distributed outside the Mac App Store.
- It does not fully replace a Git client or terminal for interactive rebase and cherry-pick.
- GitHub-only features such as the Account dashboard and star alerts require GitHub authentication.
FAQ
What platform and installation method does FinderGit use?
FinderGit requires macOS 15 (Sequoia) or later. It is distributed directly from findergit.app as a signed and notarized DMG, rather than through the Mac App Store; updates can be installed automatically.
Do I need a GitHub account to use FinderGit?
No GitHub connection is required for local browsing, Git status, diffs, commits, pushes, pulls, and related Git workflows. A GitHub connection is needed for GitHub-specific extras such as the Account dashboard, repository issue and pull-request counts, and star alerts. FinderGit can use an existing GitHub CLI login or a personal access token stored in the Mac Keychain.
How much does FinderGit cost?
FinderGit is currently free. The project asks users who find it useful to consider sponsoring its development.
Does FinderGit replace a full Git client?
FinderGit is intended to complement, rather than completely replace, a full Git client or the terminal. It supports many day-to-day operations, including staging, committing, pushing, pulling, fetching, stashing, branch management, worktrees, tags, releases, and conflict resolution. Interactive rebase and cherry-pick still require a full Git client or the terminal.
Does FinderGit change repositories automatically?
FinderGit reads repository state and only modifies repositories when you explicitly perform an action such as staging, committing, pushing, or pulling. Fetching can run automatically at launch and, if enabled, on a schedule; both settings can be disabled.
Quick Facts
- Category
- Developer Tool
- Platform
- macOS 15 (Sequoia) or later
- Architecture
- Universal: Apple Silicon and Intel
- Distribution
- Signed and notarized DMG from findergit.app
- Pricing
- Currently free
- Supported forges
- GitHub, Codeberg, GitLab, and Bitbucket metadata; GitHub account features require authentication
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